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EMY 2V

1996 Vauxhall Calibra

Black Petrol 1998cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires1 Sep 2015
Tests11 (9 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate81.8%

Mileage

136,514 mi
Last recorded136,514 miles
Recorded on2 Aug 2014
Typical for 1996 Vauxhall Calibra102,738 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationEMY 2V
MakeVauxhall
ModelCalibra
Year1996
ColourBlack
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,998cc

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MOT History

9 pass 2 fail
Pass 2 Aug 2014 136,514 miles

Centre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 2 Sep 2013 133,630 miles
Pass 16 Aug 2012 131,327 miles
Pass 23 Aug 2011 127,251 miles
Pass 17 Aug 2010 124,558 miles
Fail 4 Aug 2010 124,558 miles

Headlamp switch faulty (1.7.1) DANGEROUS

Pass 1 Aug 2009 122,514 miles

Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)

Fail 6 Aug 2008 116,524 miles

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

Pass 6 Aug 2008 116,524 miles
Pass 25 Jul 2007 112,305 miles
Pass 13 Jul 2006 108,747 miles

How Reliable is the Vauxhall Calibra?

Based on 112,779 MOT tests across 20,208 vehicles.

63.2%
Pass Rate
4,285
Miles/Year
35
Year Lifespan
20,208
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 10,228
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 9,240
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements 6,258
Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded 5,626
Exhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive 4,357
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EMY 2V is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra in Black with a 1,998cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 11 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 81.8%.

Across all 1996 Vauxhall Calibra models, the average MOT pass rate is 64.9% with a typical mileage of 102,738 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Vauxhall Calibra fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 10,228 recorded failures. If you're considering buying EMY 2V, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Vauxhall Calibra typically stays on UK roads for around 35 years. At 30 years old, this Vauxhall Calibra is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

Frequently Asked Questions

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What year was EMY 2V registered?

EMY 2V is a 1996 Vauxhall Calibra, first registered on 13 March 1996.

Is EMY 2V safe to buy?

The MOT history for EMY 2V shows 11 tests with a 81.8% pass rate. To check for outstanding finance, stolen markers, write-off history and mileage discrepancies, run a full vehicle check.

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